Jennifer Lopez has officially filed for divorce from Ben Affleck, citing ‘irreconcilable differences’ and requesting to restore her maiden name. The divorce documents, filed on August 20, 2024, at the Los Angeles County Superior Court, reveal that the couple separated on April 26, 2024. Lopez has waived her right to spousal support and asked the judge to deny Affleck the same.In a surprising turn of events, sources close to Lopez claim that she is ‘ready to play hardball’ in the divorce negotiations. Lopez is reportedly seeking compensation for the money she ‘invested’ in their relationship, including expenses for private jets, hotel bills, meals, clothing, and the majority of their $60 million mansion purchase. The absence of a prenuptial agreement has potentially set the stage for a complex financial settlement, as their individual earnings over the past two years are considered community property.The divorce has sparked various reactions in the entertainment world. Lisa Barlow, star of ‘The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City,’ shared a throwback photo with Affleck set to a Jennifer Lopez song, while clarifying she wasn’t taking sides. Jane Fonda, who starred alongside Lopez in ‘Monster-in-Law,’ had previously expressed concerns about the couple’s relationship, noting that it felt like they were ‘trying to prove something’.As the divorce proceedings unfold, both Lopez and Affleck appear to be moving forward separately. Affleck will not attend the premiere of his film ‘Unstoppable’ at the Toronto International Film Festival 2024, despite Lopez’s planned attendance. The couple’s relationship, which began on the set of ‘Gigli’ in 2002 and resulted in marriage in July 2022, has been a subject of public fascination for over two decades.
Key points
- Jennifer Lopez has filed for divorce from Ben Affleck, citing ‘irreconcilable differences’ and requesting to restore her maiden name.
- Lopez is reportedly seeking compensation for expenses she covered during their marriage, including their $60 million mansion purchase.
- The absence of a prenuptial agreement may lead to a complex financial settlement.
- The divorce has sparked various reactions in the entertainment world, including comments from celebrities and increased interest in their documentary.
Contradictions👾While some sources claim Lopez is seeking compensation and ‘playing hardball’, others report that she has waived her right to spousal support.
This discrepancy may be due to different interpretations of the legal proceedings or conflicting information from various sources.
